A new independent review to identify and dismantle the barriers to entrepreneurship caused by economic deprivation has been launched.

As values-driven Gen Z and Millennial consumers come to dominate the market, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance have become make-or-break issues for brands – especially in fintech.

As the UK searches for sustainable and inclusive paths to economic growth, one powerful answer lies in plain sight, small and mid-sized businesses. Often hailed as the backbone of the economy, small and mid-sized businesses are uniquely positioned to drive the economy.  But only if we give them the support they need to shift into high gear.

The old saying ‘patience is a virtue’ seems almost laughable now as the world speeds up. In wellness, many turn to drugs to sharpen their thinking and injections to lose weight faster, overlooking the risks of addiction and even potential mental disorders.

It was no surprise to me that people with ADHD are far more likely to start a business; we are natural entrepreneurs. Our internal desire to create stuff combined with an attitude to risk that many others might try to subdue (‘don’t do that, it’s too dangerous’ comes to mind) makes us the perfect candidates to start companies. We’re great at spotting trends, we’re calm in a crisis and our out-of-the-box thinking enables us to see opportunities that others miss.

New research commissioned by the secure legal AI provider LEGALFLY has revealed widespread enthusiasm for AI adoption across organisations, but a significant governance gap, as 77% of firms using AI with client data lack a fully developed AI policy.

Did you know that 70% of Organisational Change Projects fail? This comes from Harvard Business Review, and is a stark reminder that Leaders need to get ahead of the game and be prepared and ready for change, and to have the kind of reputation that instils trust.

Summer is coming, and for many startup owners that can mean we are preparing for the summer slump. It’s a known thing: clients are on holiday, people on annual leave, and your service isn’t their top priority.

On 24th June, I joined AlbionVC for an informative and thought-provoking discussion about ‘The State of UK & European Healthtech in 2025’. The discussion was around what startups need to know about AI, investment, and infrastructure in healthtech today. Led by Partners Dr Molly Gilmartin and Dr Andrew Elder, it looked at the evolving healthtech investment landscape and offered insights for startups who are working in the world of AI and care delivery today.

Many business founders I meet believe they'll be great at building and leading teams. Their rationale is: If I’m a decent human being with good intentions, it'll all be fine!

A recent early-stage competition in Manchester is the latest sign of a biotechnology business ecosystem that is developing in the north-west of England.

Google Search Results have always been a moving target. Just when businesses finally got comfortable with EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness), the rules shifted again.

Every person’s brain anatomy is different, so understanding it and harnessing what makes it unique is key to getting ahead in business. Natalie Mackenzie, a cognitive health expert for business owners, shares how you can understand your own brain profile to get ahead as a startup founder.

When looking through the LinkedIn profiles of FTSE 100 CEOs, Startup AZ found that CEOs have an average of 31 years of experience.

As the saying goes, ‘there’s no need to reinvent the wheel’. If there’s a product or service on the market that already does its job well enough, then launching a competing solution might see you enjoy some success – particularly if you can improve or tweak it enough that you attract clients to your business rather than others.